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Paella

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From: National Fisheries Institute

Quick Facts

Servings: 6
Cook Time: 35 min.

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  1. Tempranillo
  2. Grenache
This visually stunning and aromatic paella is a seafood celebration for your table. Prepackaged saffron rice makes this a quicker version of the classic Spanish seafood dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 28oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 Cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 Cup chopped onion
  • 2 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 6oz. package saffron rice
  • 1 10oz. package frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 9oz. package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
  • 6 oven-roasted drumsticks (about 1 pound)
  • 1 10oz. package frozen cooked shrimp, thawed
  • 7 Ounces surimi seafood, crab or lobster flavored, chunk style
  • 1 10oz. can whole baby clams, drained

Directions

  • Drain tomatoes, reserving 1 cup juice. Chop tomatoes; place in a colander and set aside to drain.
  • Combine chicken broth, reserved tomato juice, onion, garlic and oregano in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
  • Add rice; cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, peas, artichoke hearts and clams; cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
Recipe courtesy of the National Fisheries Institute

Nutrition Facts

Calories 334
  Calories from Fat 40 (12%)
(7%)Total Fat 4g
(5%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
(58%)Cholesterol 174mg
(26%)Sodium 632mg
(18%)Potassium 647mg
Total Carbohydrate 31g
(20%)Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 7g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(83%)Protein 42g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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